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Anne Keothavong maintained her fine form at the Luxembourg Open with an epic
victory over Iveta Benesova, of the Czech Republic, in the quarter-finals.

The British No 2 followed yesterday’s win over Patty Schnyder, the world No
43, with a 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Benesova, the world No 66. It took her
2hr 42min and 23 break points before she finally battled through in what
will be a huge psychological lift for the player.

It is the first time she has reached the last four of a WTA tournament since
Memphis in February, which reflects her struggles since returning